In the past decade, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has rewarded an increasing number of actors for playing LGBT characters, and several have won Oscars.

Jan 26, 2009 - Kat Long

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is taking a look back at highlights from former Awards Ceremonies.

Jan 25, 2011 - Daphne Matthews

Five suggestions for books and websites on how to start writing a screenplay for the movie industry that grossed over 7 billion dollars, worldwide in 2010.

Feb 26, 2011 - Glenn Lindsey

Playwrights have been associated with the Academy Award since its inception. The 81st Academy Award writing nominees carry on that legendary association.

Feb 17, 2009 - JD Eames

When Colin Farrell won the Golden Globe for best actor in a comedy or musical, it was a reminder that In Bruges was a comedy. Not that it isn't funny.

Jan 29, 2009 - Leslie Rigoulot

Scottish playwright and television screenwriter Janice Hally has written more than 300 broadcast hours of prime-time British television drama serials.

Oct 22, 2011 - Darla Sue Dollman

The voters at the various Awards love a good costume drama - and this year should satisfy their needs.

Mar 21, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

Contemporary drama: is a staple genre of film awards nights. Here are some upcoming productions set to appear in 2012.

Mar 28, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

The political and social turmoil that characterized the United States in the 1970s were often reflected in the Oscar ceremonies.

Jan 13, 2008 - John K. Davis

One time partners, James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow personify the battle between independent and studio, but actually, did either director deserve to win?

Mar 8, 2010 - Wendy Wrangham

If you want to predict Oscar winners, here's what UCLA researchers say are the strongest factors in picking the Academy Award winners. It's celebrity psychology at work!

Jan 23, 2008 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Writing honors for the 2009 Academy Awards were awarded to Dustin Lance Black, Best Original Screenplay, and Simon Beaufoy, Best Adapted Screenplay.

Feb 22, 2009 - JD Eames

Director Martin Scorsese and screenwriter William Monahan put some meat on the lean suspenseful Asian thriller "Infernal Affairs" in Americanized remake

Jul 8, 2011 - Richard Goertz

The Social Network and Inception figure to be the films to beat for Best Picture. However, Never Let Me Go and The King's Speech might end up surprising us.

Oct 8, 2010 - Roberto Porta

British directors lead the way. Christopher Nolan seems due for an award. Tom Hooper captivated moviegoers. Can they beat the American David Fincher?

Nov 19, 2010 - Roberto Porta

Kathryn Bigelow isn't the only woman working behind the camera in Hollywood.

May 27, 2010 - Emma Farley

Though there are significantly fewer of them in Hollywood, women directors prove that they are as capable of making good movies as their male counterparts.

Aug 3, 2010 - Shirley Mak

Bigelow's Oscar win was a long time coming but things won't change just yet.

Jun 16, 2010 - Emma Farley